made good on
Kept one's word
Made good on means to fulfill a promise, pledge, or obligation.
Someone who makes good on a debt pays it; someone who makes good on a threat carries it out.
The phrase emphasizes following through rather than just intending: He finally made good on his promise to quit smoking.
The company made good on its warranty and replaced the defective unit.
- fulfilledCompletely satisfied, realized
- deliverTransport to recipient
- carry outComplete an intended action
- promiseCommitment to act
- word of honorPromise on one's integrity
achieve · follow through · pledge · obligation · debt of honor · execute · accomplish · assurance · vow · realize · honored · redeemed · commitment · stood by · guarantee · came through · duty · complete